Smoke Creek
Smoke Creek is an earth dam located in Lassen County, California, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Smoke Creek
Smoke Creek is a dam in Lassen, California. The dam is owned by Jackrabbit Properties, Llc (private). It impounds the Smoke Creek.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 1,750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 93 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 960 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 115 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/17/2025.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Lassen |
| River/Stream | Smoke Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.62810, -120.00290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 960 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 960 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 93 acres |
| Drainage Area | 115 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Jackrabbit Properties, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00944 |
| Federal ID | CA00944 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |